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YK06 VMY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

323,792 mi
Last recorded323,792 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 VMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 323,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Data plate limit 0.8 m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexi brake hose close to wheel rim.

Rear Both brake dust covers missing ( o/s and n/s )

Pass 18 Nov 2019 294,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 294,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 256,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 219,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 182,905 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 144,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,053 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,647 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,815 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YK06 VMY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK06 VMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK06 VMY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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